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S449 BTO

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,076 mi
Last recorded23,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 BTO
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 23,076 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 21,615 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 16,648 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,523 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,850 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 13,850 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,643 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 10,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,859 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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S449 BTO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S449 BTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S449 BTO is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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